Senior AI/ML & Data Engineer

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! Job Description: We are looking for an experienced Senior AI/ML and Data Engineer to develop, implement, and maintain sophisticated machine learning, LLM, and enterprise AI solutions for our federal client. The ideal candidate combines strong hands on engineering talent with architectural leadership—capable of shaping mission aligned AI strategy, designing scalable pipelines, and delivering production-grade ML and Generative AI capabilities in secure environments. This role will partner with cross functional teams - including data engineering, cloud engineering, cybersecurity, and mission SMEs - to [... source excerpt omitted ...] garbage-in, garbage-out" never applies to our models. Delivery & Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with program leadership, technical SMEs, and mission stakeholders to define requirements and AI roadmaps. Translate business problems into technical AI solutions and communicate tradeoffs to mixed audiences. Produce architecture diagrams, interface specifications, deployment patterns, and integration plans. Here's what you'll need: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field. 5+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: AI/ML engineering, cloud-native development, or data engineering. Strong proficien [... source excerpt omitted ...] ecurity+. Ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences. Strong problem-solving abilities with a product focused mindset. Strong communication and client facing consulting skills. Ability to work across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. Understanding of security frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST 800 53, Zero Trust) for ML systems. Security clearance: Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance is required; and must be able and willing to upgrade to TS/SCI with Poly. #clearancejobs As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of Cal